The Spring Ball

Ch. 5 Marinette

The bell rings after what feels like centuries. Alya as always is already up and ready to go, her red ends looking brighter with the light. Knowing she gets annoyed if I'm slow I gather my stuff quickly and stand by her side, but instead of starting to chatter she eyes Adrien and nudges me.

"Hey why don't you approach him now that he is alone? Chloe won't get you again." She whispers and I shake my head quickly, eyes terrified while already blushing.

"No way Alya! I don't want to get humiliated again," And with that I'm off not waiting for her response as she trails behind me. Out of the corner of my eye I see tikki frowning from inside my bag and I close it tighter. I was smarter than to fall for a ladybug and my best friends tricks. Out of the blue, however, I'm stopped by a hand on my back and I turn around ready to face Alya, but instead find Adrien his eyes downwards.

"Umm hiiii again Adrien. I didn't see you there." I manage to say already blushing furiously as he smiles apologetically, his mop of blond hair falling into his eyes.

"I'm sorry abut before. Chloe can sometimes be...annoying." He pauses laughing and then continues seeming a bit embarrassed, "So before we are interrupted I wanted to know if you would like to come to the dance with me?" He says this really quickly and then hastily adds, "As friends of course."
However, I wasn't really listening right then my mind focusing on an image of me slow dancing in Adrien's. My red dress swirling around me like fire, his strong hands on my waist, the music at just the right tempo....This was probably one of my stupid dreams, but i didn't care the image changing to one of him kissing me and I get goosebumps from the anticipation.

"Marinette you still there?" i hear Adrien say softly, waving a hand in front of my face and I snap out of my thoughts managing to nod.

"Yes! Of course I'd love to go." I squeak eyes wide as saucer and he sighs in relief as I try my hardest not to fall over.

"Oh thats great! Well I have to get to my next class, but i'll text you later ok?" He says and waves goodbye before running to catch up with Nino. God had that just happened?! I wait till I see him disappear around the corner and then let out a cheer dancing around happily.

Adrien.freaking.Agreste.had.asked.me.to.the.dance.

I can hear Alya whistling in awe as I grab her hands jumping up and down.
We were going to the dance.

With amazing dresses,

friends,

and dates.

It was going to be amazing.